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alanskimp t1_j7zie0s wrote

Reply to comment by tanrgith in SpaceX test-fires Starship booster in key milestone for debut orbital launch by Zhukov-74

Yea when is launch day?

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mvfsullivan t1_j813m7l wrote

No ETA but probably end Feb mid March.

The last test actually failed so they have to redo it

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Bensemus t1_j81w3ve wrote

It didn't fail. The test was full duration meaning it lasted for the specified amount of time. That was the main thing. Testing the rocket and the OLM during startup.

Having issues with two engines will be investigated but it's unlikely they will do another static fire. They will either green light both engines or replace one or both and then move on to the launch.

It's estimated Starship can lose up to 7 engines total and around 3-5 on launch and still make it to orbit. Musk tweeted that had this been a launch it would have made it to orbit.

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